Biya Laughs at Common Law Lawyers: A game of political divide

Fako Lawyers strike as French Impose in South West Courts.


Fako lawyers are on their third day of a strike action protesting the imposition of French language in South West courts by Francophone magistrates. It should be recalled that these same lawyers amongst others converged in Bamenda on May 9th to castigate the imposition of the French system on the English legal system. Their meeting ended with an ultimatum to President Biya. Barely 2 months to such ultimatum, Francophone magistrates in South West are imposing French to be used in courts. It can thus be seen that President Biya does not really care. Anglophones can complain from Monday to Friday 365 days in a year, Biya and his cohorts would not give a damn.

Meanwhile, in another move to satisfy common law lawyers in North West, Marcel Abah Oyono, the North West Court of Appeal Attorney General who imposed the use of the French language in Northwest courts, has in a Presidential decree been transferred to Adamawa region. While Biya replaces a Camerounese with a Southern Cameroonian in one region of Anglophone Cameroon, the other Francophone magistrates in another region of Anglophone Cameroon are repeating the same scenario. In fact, this is a merry go round and it seems President Biya enjoys the game and yet Anglophone elites are not reading the handwriting clearly on the wall.

However, some political pundits have interpreted Biya's Tuesday decision as one of the solutions being proffered by President Biya to the Anglophone Lawyers’ six months ultimatum. Observers say if Biya’s decision to appoint an Anglophone, Njie Albert Nganje as Attorney General for the North West Court of Appeal is to appease the Lawyers, then he might just have resolved the problem half way because the same scenario just began in South West as Fako lawyers enters their third day of strike action.

I can verily state categorically  here that if the "Anglophone" elites must get Biya on the dialogue table, they and its people must begin looking at the "Anglophone" problem in the eyes of the SCNC. Without which I guess we are bound to fail.

What would the common lawyers do next? Would they call for another conference? Would they be bold enough to do the right thing as it should be done? They very well know the political history and legal relationship of Southern Cameroons with La Republique du Cameroun. It is time for them to do the right thing, if Biya must be at the position to dialogue.

God Bless Southern Cameroons.

SEASON 4: Southern Cameroons Passport, Frequently Asked Questions

HISTORY, FACTS, AND LIES: A SOUTHERN CAMEROONS PRODUCTION

SEASON 4: Southern Cameroons Passport, Frequently Asked Questions

 1) Why the Passport ?

The passport issue is a strategic act of defiance, alienating us from La Republique Du Cameroun. Also, we are strategically working ahead of time because the Passport is a tool we will need after       attaining our goal of INDEPENDENCE.

2) Why the change of name to Ambazonia Passport, why not maintain the name which is historically and legally traced ?

Practically speaking, the  name Cameroon easily appeals or draws people's attention to La Republique Du Cameroun. Logically speaking, Southern Cameroons is mistakenly referred to as the Southern part of Cameroon, so it creates room for too much explanation which is time consuming.

On the other hand Ambazonia which is derived from Ambas Bay defines us by our geographical  location, giving us a unique appellation and would drive curiosity into the mind of any listener.

On the issue of legality, it is no problem because in life people do change their names but their date of birth and history does not change, so too our independence date of 1st, October, 1961 remains  the same and the history of Southern Cameroons remains our history.

 3) What are the criteria to apply ?

Criteria would also mean eligibility. This is when ones lineage and ethnicity is traceable within the  confines of our national boundaries.

4) How do you check credibility of those who applied ?

This is based on the information provided by the applicant. It is important to know that any falsification   of information will be punishable and could lead to denial of citizenship.

5) How do you prevent fraud of the Passport?

Our Passport is very unique and carries special features that cannot be duplicated. Any duplicates will be electronically detected.

6) How can one apply ?

Application is easily done online for cost effectiveness. Otherwise you can download the application form ,fill it in and submit to this address: P.O Box 1252, Upper Malborough MD, USA, 20773. However, this will take longer and cost more. Otherwise, you can do it online at  http://gov.rufasca.com/

7) How much is the fee ?

The fee is a relatively small amount of 70 US Dollars, 60 Euro, 46 GB Pounds or 35,000 Amba.

8) How long does it take to reach you once applied ?

We are currently doing mass production in order to reduce cost but it should not take some few weeks before it is delivered at your door step. Remember, this is just the first phase of production. We hope any lapses would be adjusted in the future.

9) Does one has to pay for transportation ?

Those in the Diaspora will pay for handling (transport). An exception for those within the national  territory

10) What about those who do not own an account?

They can pay through a money transfer agent into the bank account details displayed on the portal  Account No: 22997760: Iban GB31 LOYD 3097 9022 9977 60  BIC: LOYDGB21351

Paying through a money transfer agent is more costly. We however propose that comrades with         bank cards can mediate for those without bank cards.

11) Has any state recognize the Passport?

This is what we are aiming at in our strategic plan on the diplomatic scene.

12) How can the Passport be put to use ?

It is a strategic tool to sell our image to the world and to amplify our defiance from La Republique Du Cameroun. It could be use as at now for identification purposes, to send money abroad. In fact it is a national pride to own the passport

13) Is there any plans to negotiate with foreign governments in recognising the Passport ?

Yes, it is in our strategic plan.

14) Has the passport been endorsed by SCNC ?

SCNC is aware of our plans.

15) What about some unscrupulous who will want to use it to apply for asylum for their own selfish gains ?

 This is where they will be caught up with their own nemesis because whichever government that will want to grant asylum status would obviously seek an affidavit from us and that will not be possible.

16) Can the Bamilekes/Bassas who ran away from Cameroun and settled in Southern Cameroons be eligible to apply ?

Refer to the response to Q3. However, genuine commitment and participation to the course will be a consideration.

17) Any last words ?

We are strategically moving forward with total determination. We are determined to put 3 important assets into the struggle given that a peaceful process would not deliver. These 3 assets include,  lives, money and time because the freedom of our nation (Ambazonia) is inevitable and a must. We  beckon on all to join in the fight, no room to fear and betrayal. We are backed by truth and we know   GOD is on our side.

Questions prepared by Bareta Media and Communications

Responses by Roland Fominyam, Spokesperson , Southern Cameroons/Ambazonia Patriotic Alliance, SCAPA